late 13c., "physical force used to inflict injury or damage," from Anglo-French and Old French violence (13c.), from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity," from violentus "vehement, forcible," probably related to violare (see violation).
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azaleaanne2013
I think this is the etymology of the word. Any specific answer?
late 13c..."physical force used to inflict injury or damage", from anglo-french and old french violence (13c.)from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity,"from violentus "vehement,forcible," probably related to violare.
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violence (n.)
late 13c., "physical force used to inflict injury or damage," from Anglo-French and Old French violence (13c.), from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity," from violentus "vehement, forcible," probably related to violare (see violation).
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violence:
late 13c..."physical force used to inflict injury or damage", from anglo-french and old french violence (13c.)from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity,"from violentus "vehement,forcible," probably related to violare.